The NFL playoff race is tightening. See which teams are officially eliminated, who is still clinging to hope, and how Week 17 results are shaping the road to the postseason.

A rapidly crystallizing NFL playoff picture could gain several degrees more clarity after Sunday's schedule is complete.

The painful 20-16 loss to the Houston Texans Saturday at SoFi Stadium dropped the Bolts to 11-5 and sealed the division to the Denver Broncos. The Chargers will be a Wild Card, with their first game on the road against a division champion.

LSU coach Lane Kiffin expressed desire to be helpful toward Ole Miss during the C ollege Football Playoff amid a bevy of coaching staff changes at both programs. Kiffin appeared as a guest in the broadcast booth during LSU's 38-35 loss to Houston in the Texas Bowl with new commentary on his departure from Oxford to Baton Rouge.

The Chicago Bears will be, at worst, the No. 3 seed in the NFC. Here's what needs to happen for them to land the No. 1 or No. 2 seed.

After an 0-3 start to the season, the Houston Texans have officially stamped their ticket to a third straight playoff appearance.

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson may return for the team's finale against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 18, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

During the week, Mike Vrabel said the Patriots had “unfinished business” to take care of. They’ve punched their ticket to the playoffs, and have two games remaining in the regular season.